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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 220.96 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 220.96 and 163.40 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 220.96 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/220.96 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 220.96 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 36,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,104.86/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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